Hi again Mike,

Have just had a Compass pass here in eclipse. On the off chance I sent the heater off command and it was accepted at 0912. Further commands gave no response. I tried again shortly before LOS and commands 1 and 2 were accepted. This was a 16 deg pass. The next pass is better but not sure if you want commands sent during eclipse. Should I try again on the next pass?

Alan

-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike Rupprecht Sent: Monday, 18 August 2008 08:56 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] COMPASS recovery efforts :-)

Hi all,

good news ! Tetsu (JA0CAW) heard the beacon at 00:23 UTC over Japan !

A great thank especially to Alan (ZL2BX) who switched the heater successfully off for 3 times (at 1946, 2124 and 2302 UTC), Sion (9W2QC and Bob (W1ICW).

And of course to all who tried her best - thanks for your time and support.

This is a good sign, that the batteries will be charged. Please continue to send the 4 commands to COMPASS whenever you hear the beacon or COMPASS is in full sunlight.

Let's hope the recovery efforts are a success!

Respectfully,

Mike

DK3WN

Dear Mike

The mail that I sent Compass Team is sent.

73

JA0CAW(Testu)

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Dear Kevin

COMPASS-Beacon Report

I heard the Compass Beacon what Beacon might.

I slowed the preparation for the recording, and was able to record only by the last two frames.

However, the conviction is not popular whether this is Compass Beacon..

Please hear the recording.

Received time:UTC 00:23

Aug-18-2008

UTC Aos 00:14 ELMax(46.0) 00:21 Los 00:27

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